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S27 AAA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,107 mi
Last recorded119,107 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS27 AAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 119,107 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 112,649 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 112,649 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 100,148 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 89,203 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 89,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 78,837 miles

Brake fluid slightly discoloured.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 78,836 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid slightly discoloured.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 71,009 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 71,009 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2018 62,084 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 62,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 55,495 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 47,366 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack in the walls

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack in the walls

Fail 5 Sep 2016 47,366 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack in the walls

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack in the walls

Pass 11 Sep 2015 45,285 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 42,162 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 37,914 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 34,105 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 28,073 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 24,544 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 20,158 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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S27 AAA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S27 AAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S27 AAA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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